Monthly Archives: December 2018

Children gathered over a breakfast treat prepared by SM Malls in Baliwag and Pulilan during the ChriSMiles program at Kids of Bethlehem House of Bread in Baliuag Bulacan.

It was never too late to spend the holiday with the ones who matter most and with the people who are worth the help as SM Malls in Bulacan stood as one in giving gifts of cheers and love across three children homes in the province.

Dubbed as “ChriSMiles”, volunteers from SM City Baliwag, SM Center Pulilan, SM City San Jose del Monte and SM City Marilao shared their time off from work to spread love and joy through gift giving and a little entertainment to the less fortunate children.

Kids of Bethlehem House of Bread in Baliuag Bulacan are overjoyed as employees of SM City Baliwag and SM Center Pulilan entertain them to a dance performance.

In Baliuag, almost 100 children of Bethlehem House of Bread had a meaningful holiday as they received toys, school supplies, food, footwear, cleaning materials and ‘SM Bears of Joy’ from SM City Baliwag and SM Center Pulilan. Employees also had their share of priceless moments with kids as they accompany them to a breakfast treat as well as parlor games where they played as team.

Meanwhile in San Jose del Monte City, with the collaborative efforts from SM employees, agency personnel, and kindhearted shoppers and mall goers, more than 50 kids from Happy Child Academy and Resources Center Inc. in Diamond Crest Village were able bring out their sweetest smiles as they received bags of chocolates, school supplies, and ‘Bears of Joy’ from SM Cares. They were also treated with breakfast meal and entertainment number from a famous fast food chain mascot.

A beneficiary of the Happy Child Academy and Resources Center Inc. took a picture with SM City San Jose del Monte’s Customer Relations Services Supervisors.

Furthermore in Guiguinto, SM City Marilao employee volunteers hosted and treated the children of Bethany House, Sto. Niño Orphanage last December 21. The activity was also made possible through their own initiative – a Bazaar for Cause in which they have raised additional funds for the orphaned children.

ChriSMiles is a yearly volunteerism activity of SM Supermalls that aims to make more children smile especially this holiday season. The event is a nationwide employee volunteerism program that brings joy to the chosen beneficiaries of each mall. The initiative started in 2012 that also encourages all SM employees to be more appreciative of their individual blessings by sharing and caring.

SM volunteers from Baliwag and Pulilan give the gift of happiness to almost 100 orphaned children of Bethlehem House of Bread in Baliuag Bulacan. SM Bears of Joy as well as toys, school supplies, footwear, cleaning materials are among the presents given to the beneficiaries.

Also part of the activity was the distribution of SM ‘Bears of Joy’, a program of SM Cares that encourages the idea of gift giving by purchasing a simple bear from Toy Kingdom that is worth 200 pesos. One bear is for keep and the other one will be donated to the said chosen beneficiaries of each malls.

It was never too late to spend the holiday with the ones who matter most and with the people who are worth the help as SM Malls in Bulacan stood as one in giving gifts of cheers and love across three children homes in the province.

Dubbed as “ChriSMiles”, volunteers from SM City Baliwag, SM Center Pulilan, SM City San Jose del Monte and SM City Marilao shared their time off from work to spread love and joy through gift giving and a little entertainment to the less fortunate children.

In Baliuag, almost 100 children of Bethlehem House of Bread had a meaningful holiday as they received toys, school supplies, food, footwear, cleaning materials and ‘SM Bears of Joy’ from SM City Baliwag and SM Center Pulilan. Employees also had their share of priceless moments with kids as they accompany them to a breakfast treat as well as parlor games where they played as team. 

Volunteer from SM City San Jose del Monte helps the kid eat her meal during the ChriSMiles activity at Happy Child Academy and Resources Center Inc.

Meanwhile in San Jose del Monte City, with the collaborative efforts from SM employees, agency personnel, and kindhearted shoppers and mall goers, more than 50 kids from Happy Child Academy and Resources Center Inc. in Diamond Crest Village were able bring out their sweetest smiles as they received bags of chocolates, school supplies, and ‘Bears of Joy’ from SM Cares. They were also treated with breakfast meal and entertainment number from a famous fast food chain mascot.

Furthermore in Guiguinto, SM City Marilao employee volunteers hosted and treated the children of Bethany House, Sto. Niño Orphanage last December 21. The activity was also made possible through their own initiative – a Bazaar for Cause in which they have raised additional funds for the orphaned children.

Volunteer from SM City San Jose del Monte helps the kid eat her meal during the ChriSMiles activity at Happy Child Academy and Resources Center Inc.

ChriSMiles is a yearly volunteerism activity of SM Supermalls that aims to make more children smile especially this holiday season. The event is a nationwide employee volunteerism program that brings joy to the chosen beneficiaries of each mall. The initiative started in 2012 that also encourages all SM employees to be more appreciative of their individual blessings by sharing and caring.

Also part of the activity was the distribution of SM ‘Bears of Joy’, a program of SM Cares that encourages the idea of gift giving by purchasing a simple bear from Toy Kingdom that is worth 200 pesos. One bear is for keep and the other one will be donated to the said chosen beneficiaries of each malls.

Start off the New Year on a positive and fun vibe with makeup looks that match your personality and resolutions. Bold and sparkly colors are fail-proof makeup looks that you can try for a more adventurous and glamorous year to come. But if you’re all set on channeling an easygoing and wholesome vibe, you can go for fresh and monochromatic looks this 2019. Let Careline, the Filipina teen’s go-to cosmetic brand under Ever Bilena Cosmetics, guide you:

Fresh

Planning for a new makeup routine for everyday look? Go for a fresh and youthful makeup look using Careline’s Multi Sticks (P205). Start by applying the Blur Stick all over the face to keep it smooth and oil-free. This will also ensure that your makeup stays in place the whole day. Hide blemishes and highlight your facial features with the Brighten Stick. Then, with the Contour Stick, draw a line along your temples, the hollows of your cheeks, jawline and sides of the nose. Tap area of contour color with your fingers. Add a pop of color on the cheeks, lips and even eyes with the Rose and Peach Sticks. Complete the look with a healthy glow using the Strobe Stick, applying on the high points of your cheeks, the inner corners of the eyes, eyebrow bone, and bridge of your nose, Cupid’s bow, and chin.

Monochromatic

The monochromatic look involves keeping your eyes, lips, and cheek within the same makeup shades. Perfect for any occasion, this makeup trend is not only easy to wear but also easy to apply. The trick is to choose a color that complements your skin tone like Careline Multi Sticks in Rose and Peach. You can apply it all over your lids, even dab some on your cheeks and use it on your lips. Voila! You’re good to go.

Bold brows and lips

Bold brows and lips will never go out of style. To achieve this look, be sure your eyebrows are well-groomed so it’s easy to fill them in with your preferred eyebrow product. With the brow comb, brush your eyebrow hairs upward then fill in sparse spots with Careline’s Best Brow Liner (P160) in Taupe or Brunette. Complement your look with bold lips using your preferred shades from Careline’s Metallic Lipstick (P210) or Matte Liquid Lipstick (P210).

Smoky eyes, soft lips

Smokey eyes are perfect during special celebrations or a night out with your friends. It’s easily doable by filling in your whole lids with Careline Color Pencil (P65), which has a creamy texture that can be used as an eyebrow and eyeliner pencil. After application, blend it with a flat eye shadow brush. Of course, smoky eyes aren’t complete without a swipe of Go Big! Mascara (P185) on your lashes and dramatic winged-eyes using Careline’s Liquid Eyeliner (P105). Balance it out with any nude shade of lipstick using Careline Kiss Sticks (P180).

Try these easy to-do makeup looks and you’re sure to look party-ready for the coming holidays.

To know more about Careline, visit https://careline.com.ph/, and follow their social media accounts: www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics, www.youtube.com/channel/Careline PH Official, www.instagram.com/CarelinePH

GAOC Founder and CEO Dr. Steve Mark Gan with Dato’ William Ng, President of Enterprise Asia (leftmost) and Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya, Regional Operations Group, Department of Trade and Industry (rightmost) at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards held at Manila Marriott Hotel.

Dentist to the Stars Dr. Steve Mark Gan, Founder and CEO of the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), the undisputed leader among dental clinics in the Philippines and one of the best in Southeast Asia, again, adds to his already impressive roster of achievements as he was awarded in the Outstanding Category, Hall of Fame, of the much coveted Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2018.

The prestigious Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) is a Regional Award Recognition programme recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, honoring business leaders and organizations who have shown outstanding performance and tenacity in developing successful businesses, whilst not neglecting the social responsibilities that come with leadership.

The APEA recognized Dr. Gan’s contributions to the field of dentistry and dental implantology in the Philippines. Specifically, this honor was bestowed on Dr. Gan for his “uniquely personal triumph in search for excellence”; and his “steel-willed determination and vision amid unspeakable challenges.”

Additionally, the GAOC Group of Companies also received the Corporate Excellence Award, in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology category, for “having established a mark for upgrading, humanizing and even glamorizing the practice of dentistry.”

“I’m truly humbled by this recognition,” says Dr. Gan. ”More than anything, it serves as an inspiration for me to strive harder in the advancement not only of GAOC, but of the
whole field of dentistry in the country as well.”

At present, GAOC owns and manages 10 state-of-the art dental clinics and is at the forefront of innovation through the utilization of digital dentistry, the latest global trend in the field today.

Beginner and seasoned triathletes prevailed over the first-ever MediCard Sprint Triathlon at Fontana Leisure Park in Clark, Pampanga with teenager Adrian Thomas Dionisio (male category aged 15-17) clinching the top spot at 1:07:46 and Julie Somoso (female category aged 50 and above) leading her age group at 1:59:28.

The triathlon included a 600-m swim, 20-km bike, and 5-km run course. Athletes took several laps in the Olympic-sized pool and went on to a one-loop bike course around the Clark grounds, and to a single-loop run on the resort. It also featured a relay category for family, friends, or teammates.

“This is one of the best ways to encourage everyone – from little kids to adults, even the more senior ones – to exercise and move,” said MediCard president Nicky Montoya.

Ian Banzon of Sante Barley (F, 30-34) reached the finish line at 1:19:53 while Gianmarco Anton Sibayan (M, 25-29) clocked in at 1:11:38, followed by Pierce Tan (M, 18-24) at 1:11:49. Ma. Lourdes Cabero (F, 35-39) finished the course to claim second-fastest female spot at 1:29:51, whereas Alfie Yu (F, 40-44) finished third.

Among the top 10 male finish times were the performances of older age group champions Levy Ang (45-49), clocking in at 1:15:31, and Rune Stroem (55-59) with 1:16:39.

Other age-group female champions in the MediCard Sprint Tri were Therese Malapad (15-17), Isabel Parco (18-24), Alessandra Castaneda (25-29), and Ymelle Reyes (45-49). Male champions include Angelo Leaño (35-39), Brett Petrillo (40-44), Jerry Santos (50-54), and Chicho Mantaring (60 and above).

Champions in the relay category were Team Fuego (all-female), Team Pukers (all-male, mixed), and Team ActiveHealth (family).

MediCard is a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) in the country dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to Filipinos. Visit www.medicardphils.com or call (02) 884-9999 for your healthcare needs.

Mang Inasal, the country’s leading Pinoy quick service restaurant that serves the No.1 Chicken Inasal, welcomes Christmas time with a new offering that is definitely suited for the festive season.

Believed to have originated from the town of Molo in Iloilo Province, Molo Soup has for its main ingredient, seasoned ground pork wrapped in molo or wonton wrapper. Also known as Pancit Molo, this Filipino pork dumpling soup has been an endearing comfort food for many Ilonggos, as well as Pinoys in other parts of the archipelago.

Made of chicken broth with molo dumplings, misua, minced garlic and spring onion, the Mang Inasal Molo Soup not only complements the cool Christmas weather, it is also goes perfectly with Mang Inasal’s 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot-sa-Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal.

“Our Molo Soup is simply ‘bagay sa Chicken Inasal’ (goes well with Chicken Inasal), as it caps the meal with a hearty soup. We hope to further complete our customers’ dining experience with the introduction of this well-loved Pinoy comfort food,” said Brand Manager Mimi Mendoza.

It can be taken as a side dish to any of the Mang Inasal value meals or as a stand-alone dish. And it is even affordably priced.

There is one more reason to visit Mang Inasal store now – to dig into that hot bowl of Molo Soup, which is now available in Mang Inasal stores in Mega Manila and South Luzon, and will soon be available in other regions in the first quarter of 2019.

Try the delicious Mang Inasal Molo Soup now!

One of the country’s leading insurers AXA Philippines bolstered its partnership with Philippine Savings Bank, the consumer banking arm of the Metrobank Group, through an agreement that allows the sale and marketing of AXA’s general insurance products in all PSBank branches nationwide.

This gives AXA unprecedented access to PSBank’s extensive network, expanding its reach while offering customers greater ease and convenience. Photo shows AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora (2nd from left) shaking hands with PSBank president Jose Vicente Alde (2nd from right) as AXA chief of commercial business Nicasio Rollan (left) and PSBank senior vice president & marketing group head Emmanuel Tuazon (right) look on.

Manila, Philippines – Live streaming app Nimo TV together with the country’s well-known game streamers are giving away prizes for its lucky viewers this Holiday.

From December 16 to 31 2018, lucky spectators will have a chance to win a Xiaomi mobile phone, prepaid loads or gaming items daily. To win, a spectator should watch the live streaming of the scheduled gamer of the day, and it will be drawn randomly via Nimo TV’s in-app draw feature.

Hosting the promo are various gaming stars from Nimo TV’s streamer pool. One is TNC Predator Pro Team’s Armel and Tims who will host on December 18-20 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM; December 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM; December 26 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM and December 27 – 28 (exact schedule will be posted via Nimo TV FB Page). Popular Fliptop Artist / Gamer Sinio have recently hosted the giveaway last December 16 and scheduled to do another round on December 23 and 30 from 9:00 to 11:00 PM.
Watch out for the upcoming schedule of some streamers via Nimo TV’s official Facebook page.

Enjoy a truly merry Christmas with Nimo TV! For more information on the promo follow Nimo TV’s official Facebook page and go to Nimo.TV to watch out for the live streams.

Download the NiMO TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here. https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7

Wondering which vehicles were trending in 2018? According to leading classifieds portal OLX, the Honda Civic and the Yamaha Mio are the most searched car and motorcycle models, respectively, from January to November 2018.

Known for its performance, durability and versatility, the Honda Civic has been a consistent most-searched vehicle on OLX and has remained as a popular choice in the pre-owned market. It can function as a daily driver and even as a race car. The Japanese car is also popular among enthusiasts who love to pimp their ride.

The Toyota Fortuner comes close as the second most searched and is followed by the Toyota Innova. The other popular models are the Mitsubishi Pajero, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the Toyota Hilux, the Toyota Vios, and the Mitsubishi Lancer. Completing the top 10 most searched list are vans: the Toyota Hiace, and the Hyundai Starex.

Two-wheeled rides are also becoming more popular because of their affordability. And when it comes to the most searched motorbike model, the Yamaha Mio scooter tops the list. Coming in second is the Suzuki Raider, which is known for its powerful engine.

In terms of motorcycle brands, internet users have been curious about aspirational brands Ducati, Vespa, and Harley-Davidson. Kawasaki and Rusi, though not as upscale as the previous brands, are also frontrunners. When it comes to motorcycle body types, many users searched for “scooter” followed by “big bike,” “400cc,” and “café racer.”

The data presented are based on the searches from January 1, 2018 to November 21, 2018 on OLX, the classifieds platform that has the most number of car and motorcycle listings in the Philippines.

“It’s interesting to see which car models the market is looking up online. The most-searched list, which has some regulars and new nameplates, reveals consumers’ preference in 2018. Because of the upswing in motorcycle demand, the first-ever roundup of the most popular motorbike brands and models in terms of search this year is also available,” says Manuel Roman, OLX Philippines’ Head of Cars. “We value our customers’ needs, so we make sure we are leading in both volume and quality of listings. Our platform should be able to help people find the ride they are looking for, whether it’s a car or a motorcycle.”

OLX Philippines is part of the OLX Group, the world’s leading classifieds platform in growth markets. Having 17 brands worldwide, OLX Group is available in more than 40 countries, where its market-leading trading platforms are being used by more than 330 million people monthly.

Search for your ideal car or motorcycle on https://www.olx.ph/.

Hans T. Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., delivered the keynote speech at the 44^th National Convention and Technical Conference of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

With this year’s theme: “Integrating Advanced and Digital Technology in Building Infrastructure”, Sy talked about the benefits of advancing technology in construction, as well as SM’s Disaster Resiliency efforts. 

He also highlighted the importance of Disaster Risk Resilience and the role of engineers as critical players in nation building. More than 15,000 civil engineer members of PICE attended the event.